Strategic Account Manager, LTL

Uber Freight

$88K — $105K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7+ years of experience in LTL account strategy and management
  • Experience with enterprise accounts with Freight Spend of $20M+
  • Proven ability to lead Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews (MBR/QBR)
  • Skilled in maintaining executive stakeholder relationships
  • Proficient in analyzing operational and financial data for improvements

Responsibilities

  • Drive LTL strategy alignment between procurement and operations
  • Perform deep-dive analytics to derive actionable insights
  • Identify and champion continuous improvement opportunities
  • Review margins and analyze trends to enhance profitability
  • Monitor network health and resolve operational issues
  • Ensure consistent communication of value propositions to customers
  • Lead high-impact business review presentations to showcase performance

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored health plan
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401k match
  • Financial and mental wellness benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Potential participation in incentive bonus programs and equity awards
Full Job Description
Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary Type: Salary

Req #: 3331

The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) - LTL SME owns the ultimate health, retention, strategic growth, and overall performance of assigned accounts, serving as the primary authority on Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) strategy and network optimization.

While relying on Operations Account Managers (OAMs) and execution teams for daily freight movement, the SAM remains fully accountable for program outcomes. This role bridges the gap between high-level account strategy and operational execution-partnering closely with LTL Procurement and mixed TL/LTL operations teams to drive cost savings, service excellence, and value delivery across the customer's network.
Core Responsibilities & Execution Pillars
1. LTL Program Management & Strategic Optimization
  • Network & Strategy Alignment: Drive overarching LTL strategy across procurement and operations, acting as the subject-matter expert to align daily execution with macro account goals.
  • Deep-Dive Analytics: Perform deep-dive program analyses to identify cost, service, and efficiency insights; translate raw data into actionable strategic initiatives (e.g., mode conversions, lane optimization, pooling, and drop trailer strategies).
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify process gaps, evaluate broader market dynamics, and champion LTL best practices across the account team.
2. Governance, Financial Oversight & Tech Management
  • Financial & Margin Management: Review margins, monitor DTO queues, and analyze accessorial trends to eliminate avoidable costs and drive profitability.
  • Network Health Governance: Monitor systemic operational issues (e.g., chronic offender carriers or troubled lanes) to resolve root-cause delays and missed pickups.
  • Tech Management: Direct tech escalations, manage user access requests, and oversee EDI/API integrations and UAT testing to ensure seamless platform operations.
3. Executive Customer Engagement & Value Delivery
  • Value Proposition Ownership: Ensure program value propositions are consistently communicated, validated, and delivered across all customer touchpoints.
  • Business Reviews (MBR/QBR): Build high-impact presentation materials and lead Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews to showcase performance, key wins, and forward-looking strategic initiatives.
  • Relationship Expansion: Strengthen executive-level relationships, engage new stakeholders, and position the company as an indispensable strategic partner.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5-7+ years of experience driving LTL account strategy, mode conversions, and laneoptimization within an account management or related role.
  • Prior experience working with enterprise accounts or accounts with Freight Spend of 20M +
  • Experience Leading MBRs/QBRs, managing executive stakeholder relationships, and delivering customer value.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience analyzing operational and financial data to uncover cost savings and efficiency gains.
  • Has managed account margins, tracking accessorials, and resolving systemic operational issues.
  • Overseeing EDI/API integrations, UAT testing, and system escalations.
  • Prior experience working directly for an LTL Carrier or related company.
  • Proficient with MS Excel, Power BI, and Salesforce.


Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

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